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BMW Z4 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,220

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $26,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,543

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $23,442

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelZ4Z4Z4MX-5 Miata
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $48,650 $55,150 $64,200 $30,195
Base Invoice $44,940 $50,920 $59,245 $28,548
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Proximity key 500 500 500  
App support 250 250 250  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250  
Premium Package 3,300 1,100 1,100  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Door sill trim plates       150
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Proximity key 455 455 455  
App support 230 230 230  
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230  
Premium Package 3,005 1,000 1,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Door sill trim plates       120
Options (change) 7,850 5,650 5,650 150
Options (change) 7,150 5,145 5,145 120
Destination 895 895 895 875
Total Price $57,395 $61,695 $70,745 $31,220
Total Invoice $52,985 $56,960 $65,285 $29,543

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,060
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelZ4Z4Z4MX-5 Miata
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6155hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$57,395$61,695$70,745$31,220
Adjustments for Features-5,830-6,280-8,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,565$55,415$62,415$31,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,850$10,850$0
Total Invoice$52,985$56,960$65,285$29,543
Adjustments for Features-5,382-5,798-7,6870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,603$51,162$57,598$29,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,559$9,995$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year2012201220122018
ModelZ4Z4Z4MX-5 Miata
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Wind blocker, small   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning   $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Convertible top   $3000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125$125 
CD player, remote   $100
Media drive$15$15$15 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Trip computer   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$11,105$11,555$13,605$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,830$6,280$8,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,382-5,798-7,6870

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20122018
ModelZ4MX-5 Miata
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase98.3 in90.9 in
Length166.9 in154.1 in
Width70.5 in68.3 in
Height50.8 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.2,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.1 in
Cargo Volume10.9 ft34.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested24024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
No leather in second row-300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested112540%
Total Not Requested170060%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested24024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested32536%
Total Not Requested57564%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested24024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested32536%
Total Not Requested57564%

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